Cappuccino Frosted Cupcakes
Cupcakes aren't just for kids! Try our grown up version with espresso powder and white chocolate. Perfect for coffee lovers!
Equipment
- electric mixer
- Muffin tins
- muffin paper cups
Ingredients
- 1 box of devil's food cake mix
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional ingredient)
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter
- 5 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk (more for thinner frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5½ cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp instant espresso powder or (2 Tbsp of instant coffee)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 Tbsp warm water
- ½ tsp salt
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare your cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the devil's food cake mix according to the package directions. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake as directed. Once baked, allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- (optional step) While the cupcakes cool, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each one, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine the instant espresso powder with 1 tablespoon warm water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, heavy cream (or milk), vanilla extract, dissolved espresso mixture, and salt with 1 cup of the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth with an electric mixer, and beat until light and creamy. Be careful; beat on low and expect a splash from the mixture.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, about one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour in the cooled melted white chocolate and continue mixing until the frosting is light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Spread or pipe the cappuccino frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Finish with a generous sprinkle of chocolate sprinkles and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
